Dina Zavala takes a photo of her handiwork during the official lighting of the recently completed Mission Drive-In Mural at the Mission Drive-In Theatre on Feb. 12, 2013. Zavala, an employee of SRO Associates, worked on the design, painting, neon and marquee of the mural. less

Dina Zavala takes a photo of her handiwork during the official lighting of the recently completed Mission Drive-In Mural at the Mission Drive-In Theatre on Feb. 12, 2013. Zavala, an employee of SRO Associates, ... more

Photo: Michael Miller, For The Express-News

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The lights of the new Mission Drive-In Theatre mural were turned on during the city's official lighting ceremony on Feb. 12.

The lights of the new Mission Drive-In Theatre mural were turned on during the city's official lighting ceremony on Feb. 12.

Photo: Steve Valdez/ For The Southside

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Leticia Ozuna, City Councilwoman of District 3, applauds the official lighting of the recently completed Mission Drive-In Mural at the Mission Drive-In Theatre on Feb. 12, 2013.

Leticia Ozuna, City Councilwoman of District 3, applauds the official lighting of the recently completed Mission Drive-In Mural at the Mission Drive-In Theatre on Feb. 12, 2013.

The latest design for a restored mural at the old Mission Drive-In Theatre is a full-color rendering of the church at Mission San Jose, without any human figures. The city and its consultants removed two men in sombreros from its restoration of the 1940s mural, and added a mission wall and greenery. less

The latest design for a restored mural at the old Mission Drive-In Theatre is a full-color rendering of the church at Mission San Jose, without any human figures. The city and its consultants removed two men in ... more

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The latest design for a restored mural at the old Mission Drive-In Theatre is a full-color rendering of the church at Mission San Jose, without any human figures. The city and its consultants removed two men in sombreros from its restoration of the 1940s mural, and added a mission wall and greenery. less

The latest design for a restored mural at the old Mission Drive-In Theatre is a full-color rendering of the church at Mission San Jose, without any human figures. The city and its consultants removed two men in ... more

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The city, as seen in this undated courtesy rendering provided July 11, 2012, revealed a new design this week for a restored 1948 mural that replaces a man in a sombrero sitting by the Mission San Jose chapel with a yucca plant. Another man with a burro would be replaced with an image of a mission wall and surrounding trees. After hearing mixed reaction at a public meeting, city officials said they may add 'figurative elements representing the native Indian community.' less

The city, as seen in this undated courtesy rendering provided July 11, 2012, revealed a new design this week for a restored 1948 mural that replaces a man in a sombrero sitting by the Mission San Jose chapel ... more

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Demolition crews tear down he outlying bricks and fence along the old Mission Drive-In on May 18, 2009, to prepare the property for construction of a new library, office and retail space. The marquee screen in the background however will be preserved and incorporated into the 26 acre re-developed site as an amphitheater. less

Demolition crews tear down he outlying bricks and fence along the old Mission Drive-In on May 18, 2009, to prepare the property for construction of a new library, office and retail space. The marquee screen in ... more

Photo: SHAMINDER DULAI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Rey Ramirez, a construction worker with JR Ramon and Sons Demolition, tosses a block of concrete into a trench during the demolition of Mission Drive-In on May 18, 2009. "There's a lot of history here," Ramirez said as he kicked broken bricks into a pile. "I used to come here as a kid, and now I'm tearing it down... that's the way it goes I guess." less

Rey Ramirez, a construction worker with JR Ramon and Sons Demolition, tosses a block of concrete into a trench during the demolition of Mission Drive-In on May 18, 2009. "There's a lot of history here," Ramirez ... more

Kids watch the Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer at the Mission Drive-In, on August 24, 2007. The drive-in reopened after being vandalized earlier this year. The movie theater opened in March 1948 and is a South Side landmark. less

Kids watch the Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer at the Mission Drive-In, on August 24, 2007. The drive-in reopened after being vandalized earlier this year. The movie theater opened in March 1948 and ... more

John Cusak makes a star turn during '1408' playing at the Mission Drive-In on Aug. 24, 2007. The drive-in re-opened after being vandalized earlier this year. The movie theater opened in March 1948 and is a South Side landmark. less

John Cusak makes a star turn during '1408' playing at the Mission Drive-In on Aug. 24, 2007. The drive-in re-opened after being vandalized earlier this year. The movie theater opened in March 1948 and is a ... more

Photo: NICOLE FRUGE, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Jason Rodriguez, 4, waits in line at the Mission Drive-In on Aug. 24, 2007. The drive-in reopened after being vandalized earlier this year. The movie theater opened in March 1948 and is a South Side landmark.

Jason Rodriguez, 4, waits in line at the Mission Drive-In on Aug. 24, 2007. The drive-in reopened after being vandalized earlier this year. The movie theater opened in March 1948 and is a South Side landmark.

Photo: NICOLE FRUGE, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Kids wait for the show at the Mission Drive-In on Aug. 24, 2007. The drive-in re-opened after being vandalized earlier this year. The movie theater opened in March 1948 and is a South Side landmark.

Kids wait for the show at the Mission Drive-In on Aug. 24, 2007. The drive-in re-opened after being vandalized earlier this year. The movie theater opened in March 1948 and is a South Side landmark.

Photo: NICOLE FRUGE, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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1408 plays at the Mission Drive-In on Aug. 24, 2007. The drive-in re-opened after being vandalized earlier this year. The movie theater opened in March 1948 and is a South Side landmark.

1408 plays at the Mission Drive-In on Aug. 24, 2007. The drive-in re-opened after being vandalized earlier this year. The movie theater opened in March 1948 and is a South Side landmark.

The first concert of the San Antonio Symphony's Around Town series of free concerts took place Sept. 19, 2004, at the Santikos Mission Drive In. Here, Laura Hernandez, left, and Andrea Gonzales, right, perform with the Academy of Dance Arts flamenco dance troupe. less

The first concert of the San Antonio Symphony's Around Town series of free concerts took place Sept. 19, 2004, at the Santikos Mission Drive In. Here, Laura Hernandez, left, and Andrea Gonzales, right, perform ... more

Photo: J. MICHAEL SHORT, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS

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A family gathers to watch "Spiderman 2" at the Mission Drive-In Theatre on, June 30, 2004.

A family gathers to watch "Spiderman 2" at the Mission Drive-In Theatre on, June 30, 2004.

Photo: BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Mission Four Outdoor Theater Manager James Gardner inspects the outside grounds of the outdoor theater in 2001. At the time, it was the only one left in the area.

Mission Four Outdoor Theater Manager James Gardner inspects the outside grounds of the outdoor theater in 2001. At the time, it was the only one left in the area.

Jason Spoon, 20, of Houston and his Uncle Randy Kelly, 32, of San Antonio scoot up some chairs to watch the trailers before the featured "The Mummy Returns" on May 8, 2001. About 150 carloads of people turn out for the soft opening. less

Jason Spoon, 20, of Houston and his Uncle Randy Kelly, 32, of San Antonio scoot up some chairs to watch the trailers before the featured "The Mummy Returns" on May 8, 2001. About 150 carloads of people turn out ... more

Jeannie Lozano, 28, and husband Rudy Lozano, 36, who have been patrons of the Mission Drive-In in San Antonio for ten years, watch "The Mummy Returns" on May 8, 2001. About 150 carloads of people turned out for the soft opening. less

Jeannie Lozano, 28, and husband Rudy Lozano, 36, who have been patrons of the Mission Drive-In in San Antonio for ten years, watch "The Mummy Returns" on May 8, 2001. About 150 carloads of people turned out for ... more